Researchers looked at what states are doing to treat obesity as a THREAT to PUBLIC HEALTH. Report examined States capacities to combat obesity in eight different categories, including Significant LEGISLATION, REGULATION & EDUCATION. The State's primary

Compared to other groups, Indians have poorest survival rate for all cancers & many cancers disproportionately affect Native populations. Incidence & death rates from kidney cancer found to be higher than any other group. Poverty, discrepancies between..

The states and territories have welcomed a new deal with the Commonwealth to slash elective surgery waiting lists by 25,000 operations this year. The meeting of the nation's treasurers and health ministers has agreed to an immediate $150 million plan to